This project is a key component of the council’s “Greening Liverpool” initiative, a visionary plan aimed at revitalising urban spaces, enhancing biodiversity, and bolstering community wellbeing.

It will complement the planned scheme that will see a new cycle lane installed at the Bath Street Triangle, improving links between the northern docks and the business district in the city centre.

The green wall project comes on the back of a successful bid to secure £30,000 in funding from Climate KIC through the Sustainable Cities Mobility challenge — a competitive scheme inviting European cities to develop sustainable and greening projects.

Partnering with leading supplier Meristem Ltd, the installation began this week with the placement of approximately 30 metres of wooden planters – each measuring around 1.2 metres in length.

These planters have been expertly fitted onto trellises. Over time, the plants are expected to climb and transform the currently graffiti-covered retaining wall into a vibrant, living green facade.

The resulting green wall will not only enrich the visual landscape of one of Liverpool’s busiest thoroughfares but also serve as a natural air filter, capturing pollutant particles while offering mental health and environmental benefits to pedestrians and cyclists.

Every year the living wall is predicted to (approximately):

• Extract 110.5kg of carbon
• Produce 144.5kg of oxygen
• Extract 230kg of gas

The installation stretches from midway on Bath Street and along towards St Nicholas Place. Any additional planters will be strategically placed at the opposite end of the structure to ensure a seamless and continuous green barrier.

The project highlights a collaborative effort in which the council’s maintenance teams currently oversee watering based on favourable weather conditions, while further irrigation solutions are actively being explored to ensure long-term plant vitality.

Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, said:

“We are thrilled to have this initiative, which embodies our commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable urban environment.

“By transforming a neglected, graffiti-covered wall into a flourishing green oasis, we aim to uplift the community’s spirit and improve the overall environmental quality of our city centre.

“The support from Climate KIC through the Sustainable Cities Mobility challenge has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition, reflecting Liverpool City Council’s proactive stance on sustainability and environmental stewardship.

“This green wall project serves as an inspiring example of how targeted investment can yield lasting benefits in urban aesthetics, air quality, and community wellbeing.”